Physician Assistant Cardiothoracic Surgery Resume Example Specialty Care (Deaconess)

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Professional Summary

Disciplined and confident Physician Assistant licensed in Idaho and Washington. More than 10 years of experience in hospital, clinical, and surgical settings. Extensive background working in Orthopedic and Cardiothoracic surgery, some experience in Vascular and Neurosurgery. Driven to communicate well and establish strong rapport with all referring providers, colleagues and patients. I make it my job to make your life easier.

Licenses

Idaho Board of Medicine PA 367

Washington Department of Health No. 4451

Idaho Board of Pharmacy

Drug Enforcement Administration

National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistance

American Academy of Physician Assistance

Idaho Association of Physician Assistants

Washington Academy of Physician Assistants

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery

Professional Experience

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
March 2012 to CurrentSpecialty Care (Deaconess) － Spokane, WA

Independently harvest vein endoscopically.
Gather patient information and write progress notes and orders for morning rounds and present to Surgeon.
Present new consults, manage patient care, and dictate discharge summaries on hospital patients (ICU, CICU, ACU).
First assist in Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular surgery.
Present new patients in clinic and see follow-up patients both independently and with Supervising Physician. Dictate history & physical and follow-up care on EMR.
Work closely with clinic, hospital, OR staff, and referring providers to coordinate patient care.
On call: Deaconess hospital and OR every other week.

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
July 2008 to September 2010Kootenai Health － Coeur D Alene, ID

First Assist in Heart Valve and Thoracic Surgery.
Inpatient Rounds in ICU, CICU, and PCU.
Managed chest tubes and anticoagulation.
On call: cover hospital and patient call.
Carefully analyzed test results and information gathered during examinations to properly diagnose illnesses and diseases. Maintained accurate medical records and documented patient case history in detail.
Thoroughly assessed patients to determine medical condition and level of surgical risk. Consulted with other physicians and readily assisted during surgeries. Consistently followed established surgical techniques and procedures during operations.
Discussed various treatment options extensively with patients and families.
Rapidly assessed and responded to medical emergencies.

Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
August 2001 to September 2008Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic － Coeur D Alene, ID

First Assist in Surgery.
Round on hospital patients.
Clinic: Evaluate and Treat new and follow-up patients in independent clinic and with Supervising Physician, Arthrocentesis, Injections, Casting, Etc.
On call: cover hospital, OR, and patient call.
Patiently explained prescribed procedures and discussed test results with patients and their families.
Carefully and attentively operated on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems and increase health and comfort.

Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
August 2001 to December 2003Valley Hospital and Medical Center － Spokane Valley, ID

Emergency Department (Part time)
Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Emergent Patients.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Explained procedures and discussed test results with patients and their families.
Regularly referred patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for more specialized courses of treatment.

Skill Highlights

Broad range of experience
10+ years surgical first assist
Professional demeanor
Thorough examinations
Good bedside manner

Collaborative
Inquisitive
High ethical standards
Sound judgment
Empathetic and courteous

Education and Training

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies : Orthopedic Surgery, 2003University of Nebraska

Bachelor of Science : Physician Assistant Program, 2001University of Washington School of Medicine

Clinical Rotations: VA Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Dermatology, St Lukes Rehab Physiatry, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Exercise Physiology, 1998Eastern Washington University

18 credits towards Masters of Science

Bachelor of Science : Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, 1994University of Idaho

Teaching

Gonzaga University NP Program 2012 - Physical Exams
Preceptor UW PA program and Gonzaga NP program 4 week clinical rotations in Orthopedic Surgery.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Specialty Care (Deaconess)
Kootenai Health
Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic
Valley Hospital and Medical Center

School Attended

University of Nebraska
University of Washington School of Medicine
Eastern Washington University
University of Idaho

Job Titles Held:

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery
Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Degrees

Masters of Physician Assistant Studies : Orthopedic Surgery , 2003
Bachelor of Science : Physician Assistant Program , 2001
Exercise Physiology , 1998
Bachelor of Science : Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training , 1994

Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic Surgery Resume Example

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